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Boardman Road Team $637 Delivered, Road Carbon $769 Delivered @Amart eBay

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Boardman Road Team $637 Delivered, Road Carbon $769 Delivered @Amart eBay
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stuntman on 14/06/2017 - 12:52 ebay.com.au (659 clicks)
Last edited 14/06/2017 - 13:05 by 1 other user
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I've been eyeing a new aluminium bike for a while, finally pulled the trigger. Fingers crossed there is stock.
No, they don't feature disc brakes, some things (treaded tyres, flat handlebars and suspension) belongs only on mountain bikes.

Boardman Team Carbon:
* was $1190 + delivery
* Entry level carbon frame
* All other features similar to, or slightly worse than the aluminium bike described below
* Full specs under the "Features" tab
* Buy Here

Boardman Team Road:
* now nearly 40% off the previous low price of $999
* you get a mix of FSA and 105 components, RS20 wheels
* 8.5kg weight a good reflection of the good components, might even be lighter than a CAAD8
* Aust wide delivery included

Frameset:
Size XS, SM, MD, LG, XL
Colour Black
Frame Superlight X9 alloy triple butted, full smooth welding, tapered steerer
Fork Full carbon monocoque, tapered steerer
Groupset:
Shifters Shimano 105 2x10 Speed
Front Mech Shimano 105
Rear Mech Shimano 105
Brakes Shimano 105
Chainset FSA Gossamer PF30
Cassette Shimano Tiagra
Chain KMC X10
Bottom Bracket FSA PF30
Wheelset:
Rims Shimano RS20
Hubs Shimano
Spokes Shimano
Tyres Continental Ultra Sport
Components:
Handlebars Boardman E4P
Stem Boardman E4P SL
Headset FSA
Spacers Alloy
Seatpost Boardman E4P Carbon
Saddle Boardman E4P
Pedals N/A
Weight* 8.5kg *approx weight based on medium excl pedals

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  • [Deactivated] on 14/06/2017 - 12:59
    +1

    So the aluminium is lighter than the carbon, very nice

    • stuntman on 14/06/2017 - 13:30

      That's why I went for the aluminum. $200 in spare change is really a no brainer. This Boardman uses a different alloy, which is comparable to ALUXX SL or CAAD10 (tin hat on).

    • jayz on 14/06/2017 - 15:15

      Wonder how many people just go for carbon purely because it's made from carbon?

      • [Deactivated] on 14/06/2017 - 15:53

        There are other differences, carbon flexes a bit which is nice.

        I'm more concerned about the carbon fibre failing. The bike nerds quickly dismiss that and remind you that aeroplanes are made out of it, however a quick search indicates an enormous number of recalls related to carbon bikes.

      • 2ndeffort on 14/06/2017 - 16:18

        I have one of each, a carbon Trek Madone and an Aluminium Giant Defy. The Trek is much newer and cost a lot more so should be a better bike….and it is by a long way! The Giant is OK and if I am commuting or going somewhere I am worried about I take it but for those early mornings in the hills or Sunday cruises to a coffee shop somewhere my Carbon trek is awesome. I did have a Trek Domane but had a crash and cracked the frame, something that wouldnt have happened if the frame was aluminium. But the madone is something else, smooth and fast. More comfortable and much faster than my Giant and my Strava data for segments where I've ridden both bikes backs me up on the results. There might be a Cannondale CAAD or something out there that is interesting but unless they start selling graphene bikes soon, my next bike will be carbon fibre.

        • Climber on 14/06/2017 - 18:52

          Intersting. All strong riders in my bunch ride not carbon but metal bikes.

          My fast bike is Scandium.

        • 2ndeffort on 14/06/2017 - 20:26

          @Climber: A couple of the strong riders in my bunch have steel bikes that they bring along for something different, 1 guy has a custom made frame he bought measured to fit him in the 1980's with the very 1st generation Dura Ace grouppo, another has a classic steel Colnago hand painted in the 70's with all original gear, beautiful bike but by comparison, heavy, slow and with way less gears for the hills. A couple of guys have titanium bikes that they sometimes ride and there are a few with aluminium 2nd bikes, training bikes or winter bikes with disc brakes and mudguards but everyone I know has a carbon 1st bike! I understand the 'train heavy race light' theory but as I dont race much these days, life's too short and I want to enjoy every minute on my bike I just ride the best bike I can afford, if I end up riding a racing bike as overkill into the dirt when I should be training on an old clunker I dont care. I went to a bunch ride recently where an A grade sponsored rider turned up on something that looked like he dragged it off a Hard Rubbish collection on the way to the ride. His emaciated torso and massive legs (and the fact we all knew him) gave him away. Regardless of the bike he smashed us all going up the hills regardless. I bet he doesnt turn up to A Grade crits on his training bike though (he'll be riding whatever his team sponsors tell him to ride).

        • Climber on 14/06/2017 - 21:10
          +1

          @2ndeffort: Hehe, anyway now I have one Scandium, one XCr, and this Boardman team road! The very minimum Rule #12 accomplished -
          http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#12

  • Climber on 14/06/2017 - 13:02

    This is 10 speed - it's been 11 speed for about 3-4 years I think.

    Personally, I am fine with 10 speed. Very tempting price!

    • stuntman on 14/06/2017 - 13:36

      This is the 2014 model. My current ride is 10sp so getting another 10sp is bonus.

    • cryptos on 14/06/2017 - 17:25

      Yes, but cheaper to upgrade parts to 105/ultegra

      • Climber on 14/06/2017 - 18:57

        Well the fact is I can ride my 9spd Ultegra bike like my 11spd Chorus bike.

        In my bunch 10spd Campy guy is the strongest.

        No real differences and I wouldn't buy 11spd groupset for this bike.

        • cryptos on 14/06/2017 - 22:48

          But only one groupset is a work of art :)

  • chossenger on 14/06/2017 - 13:17

    Got excited, until I saw the available sizing options :'(

    • stuntman on 14/06/2017 - 13:27

      Boardman runs large, I got a small and it's 54.5 TT

      • Climber on 14/06/2017 - 13:55

        Are there any geometry and size table? I may get one to use mostly for commuting. Thx!

        (Never mind found one. Thx)

        • stuntman on 14/06/2017 - 13:58

          I used this
          I don't believe geometry has changed between 2014 and 2016, although in 2016 they discontinued XS XXS.

        • Climber on 14/06/2017 - 20:21
          +1

          @stuntman:

          Thanks mate! I pulled the trigger with code chopchop - $604, sweet!

  • cycleri3 on 14/06/2017 - 13:47

    Any size guide? What size for a 5ft 5 short person?

    • stuntman on 14/06/2017 - 13:54

      I'm 5'9 and the XS is a tad small, the S a tad big.
      Read more here. This bike is either Air, or SLR Endurance.

  • Phoebus on 14/06/2017 - 13:52

    Nice.. but hydraulic disc brakes belong on road bikes too. Perhaps with just 160 mm rotors.

    • 2ndeffort on 14/06/2017 - 14:16

      This bike has a 10 spd groupset, I dont even know if they make 10 speed brake/shifter levers for hydraulic disc brakes. The current 105 level hydraulic shifters are for 11 speed. There might be a solution, I just dont know. You could convert it to 11 speed but that would probably wipe out any cost savings you make when you buy the replacement shift kit for 11 speed.

    • Phoebus on 14/06/2017 - 16:05

      Not really worth trying to do a conversion but if you did you'd need to get forks with a mount for the caliper. I don't think you can retro fit a mount on the frame though disc brakes only on the front would be better than nothing

    • Climber on 14/06/2017 - 18:59

      The industry haven't decided the standard yet. Waiting is a wise move, I believe.

  • chossenger on 14/06/2017 - 14:30

    Any pedals or tools included?

    • Phoebus on 14/06/2017 - 16:12
      +1

      Pedals aren't usually included because most people want to byo.
      I recommend Speedplay Aero pedals if you want to go fast
      http://www.bikeradar.com/au/road/gear/category/components/pe…

      • 2ndeffort on 14/06/2017 - 16:52

        Love my Speedplays!

      • bargain lover on 14/06/2017 - 20:42

        Surprised you'd reco Speedplays on OzBargain!

        • 2ndeffort on 14/06/2017 - 20:48

          Can reco anything on OzBargain if you can find it at a great price! I love the float for my dodgy knees and being able to clip in on either side. If anybody can find me a Porsche 911 for $20K it would be the greatest bargain of the Millenium

        • Phoebus on 15/06/2017 - 11:20
          +1

          I was of course being sarcastic re the Speedplay Aero pedals.
          Pedals for the cyclist that buys Monster Cables for their sound system.
          Though good double sided pedals are a good thing there's something wrong psychologically if you pay > $100 for pedals

  • bobkin on 14/06/2017 - 20:18

    Great price for the aluminium bike

    • Chickenleg on 14/06/2017 - 20:29
      +1

      $603 delivered with CHOPCHOP is super tempting!

      • chossenger on 15/06/2017 - 00:03
        +1

        Too tempting. RIP my wallet. Hold my (recently deceased [aka earlier today]) MTB, I'm going down the rabbit hole!

  • stuntman on 19/06/2017 - 14:58

    Just got mine, and I'm somewhat disappointed to get R500 wheels. These are not as described by Amart website(RS20), nor the eBay listing CXP22. Should I ask for a return or partial refund?

    • tarulov3 on 19/06/2017 - 16:56

      Hi, I'm checking mine when I get home bur I'm just new to cycling? How bad are the r500 compared to the advertised ones and do you plan on asking for a return? Cheers man

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